The Acoustic for Electric Players Who Actually Mean It
Most electric players pick up an acoustic and immediately feel like they've been handed someone else's instrument. Wider nut, longer scale, frets that feel buried under the strings — it's a lot to adjust to all at once. Ibanez designed the Altstar ALT50FA specifically to fix that. Same 25.5" scale you already know, a flatter 15.75" fingerboard radius, tighter string spacing, and a neck joint that hits at the 16th fret so upper-fret work stays accessible. The Blue Doom Burst High Gloss finish doesn't hurt either.
The compact dreadnought body with a sharp cutaway feels more familiar than a full-depth acoustic box — lighter, more maneuverable, and easy to play seated or standing. The Flamed Maple Art Grain top gives the guitar a striking visual character that reads more "rock and roll" than "campfire singalong," which honestly seems like the whole point.
Whether you're after a quieter way to practice lead runs, a writing tool that feels like home, or a reliable acoustic option to bring to rehearsal, the ALT50FA is thoughtfully built for that exact kind of player.
A Body Built Around Electric Comfort
The compact dreadnought shape keeps projection balanced without the oversized feel of a traditional full-depth acoustic. The single cutaway — with the neck joining the body at the 16th fret rather than the 12th — gives you room to work high up the neck the way you would on your electric. That alone makes a meaningful difference if you're used to playing leads rather than just open chords.
The top is basswood with a Flamed Maple Art Grain veneer in Blue Doom Burst High Gloss. Sapele back and sides round out the body, delivering warm mids and a balanced response that works for both strumming and single-note playing. The asymmetrical tri-oval soundhole is a distinctive touch that leans into the guitar's overall modern aesthetic.
A Neck That Feels Like Your Electric
Ibanez's Comfort Grip Maple neck profile is the centerpiece of the ALT50FA's electric-friendly playability. The 25.5" scale and 1.7" nut width will feel immediately familiar to anyone coming from a Stratocaster or similar instrument. The 15.75" fingerboard radius — flatter than most acoustics — means barre chords and fast runs don't require the same hand adjustment that trips up many electric players on standard acoustics.
The purpleheart fretboard features 22 frets, binding, and sharktooth position markers — a visual nod to Ibanez's electric heritage. Large frets make phrasing and legato work feel smooth and natural, keeping the overall experience consistent with what electric players expect from the instrument in their hands.
Practical, Reliable Electronics
The ALT50FA plugs in via an Ibanez undersaddle pickup feeding an AEQ-2T preamp. The preamp offers bass and treble controls for quick tone shaping, plus a built-in tuner that works even when the guitar isn't plugged in — handy before practice or at the end of a set. The output is a standard ¼" jack, keeping things simple and compatible with any amp or DI you already use.
Hardware includes a purpleheart bridge with Ibanez Advantage bridge pins, which use a bulb-shaped end for easier installation and removal, and die-cast tuning machines for reliable tuning stability. The combination makes the ALT50FA a low-maintenance, reliable instrument for everyday use.
Product Features:
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Body: Compact dreadnought with single cutaway; neck joint at 16th fret
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Top: Basswood with Flamed Maple Art Grain veneer, Blue Doom Burst High Gloss finish
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Back & Sides: Sapele
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Neck: Comfort Grip Maple, 25.5" scale length, 1.7" nut width
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Fretboard: Purpleheart, 22 frets, 15.75" radius, sharktooth inlays
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Bridge: Purpleheart with Ibanez Advantage bridge pins
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Electronics: Ibanez undersaddle pickup with AEQ-2T preamp, onboard tuner, ¼" output
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Soundhole: Asymmetrical tri-oval with white binding
Brand: Ibanez
Model: Altstar ALT50FA
SKU: ALT50FABDB
Condition: New
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